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We wanted a quiet weekend in Taupo to chill out after no holidays for a year.. our only stipulations were spa bath in the room, good wifi and nice and quiet.
Firstly the owners are fantastic. They have to be, they collect owls (.not live...More

Recently had a family trip to Hastings and stopped at this motel on the Fri night on the way down, and the Sat night on the way home.
The manager was very pleasant, the room was clean and a reasonable size and was really quiet...More

Thank you for your review. We appreciate all comments. It is not possible to satisfy all Guests we have found. We are proud of the 4.5 & 5 score we continually get on various websites from guests that appreciate our property. We are sorry if...More

It is obvious that the hosts care about their establishment and attention is paid to the finer details eg nice crockery, flowers in pots, a well kept garden, even a pillow for the spa bath. Loved the spa bath and bathroom. Refurbished unit. Warm unit...More

Hi.
Thank you for your review. As you can see it is not possible to satisfy all guests expectations. Our Motel is also our home and we take pride in keeping it welcoming, warm and tidy.
We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travel...More

My partner and I stayed here last night and it was a lovely place, clean and tidy and a nice big spa bath in the studio room, has everything you need.
The owners were amazing in helping us! I stupidly and accidentally locked us out...More

HI Melanie.
Thank you for your review. SOrry we could not have gotten back faster.It was a freezing night. We were glad to hear that you had a warm sleep once inside again.
Hope you enjoyed the places we recommended and also your Coramandel Trip....More

Hadn't booked in advance in Taupo and took a chance that we would find accommodation on arrival. However, three motels in with no luck finding decent accommodation we came upon Colonial Lodge. We paid a little more than we would have liked but not over...More

HI Jo Jo
Thank you for your review.
Since you have been here we have nearly finished upgrading all accommodation. Bathrooms have brand new Basins and Taps with nice Wooden Benchtops. All painted White with white tiles.
The main rooms have been started with Painting,...More

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